The parable of the mustard seed (Matthew 13:31–32) shows how something small can grow into something extraordinary! Jesus explained that the tiny mustard seed grows into a large tree, offering shelter to birds. It’s a great way to teach kids that their faith, even if it feels small, has the potential to grow and make a big impact through simple acts like prayer or kindness.
One fun detail is how quickly mustard plants grow—just like faith when it’s nurtured. As the kids make their mustard seed craft, encourage them to think about how they can plant little seeds of kindness and faith in their everyday lives. Small beginnings lead to great things!
Materials & Equipment
- Printer
- Paper
- Colouring Tools
- Scissors
- Sticky Tape
- Mustard Seeds
- Glue (like PVA/craft)
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Instructions
- Colour and Cut Out: Begin by coloring the pieces and carefully cutting them out.
- Align Tree and Seedling: Line up the top leaves of the tree with the top of the seedling on the rectangle piece.
- First Fold: Turn over and fold the tree down so it’s shorter than the rectangle.
- Second Fold: Unfold the tree, then fold it the opposite way, with the drawing folded inside.
- Secure the Tree: Realign the leaves and seedling. Hold in place and attach the tree to the back of the rectangle with sticky tape.
- Attach the seed: Apply a tiny dot on glue over the circle under the seedling and place the mustard seed.
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